Skyros Honey & the Island's Beekeepers
Skyrian thyme honey is among the finest in Greece, gathered from the island's wild thyme and flowers. What makes it special, and where to buy it from local producers.
Last updated 29 June 2026
Of all the good things you can carry off Skyros, the one that keeps the island with you longest is a jar of its honey. Gathered from wild thyme on sun-baked hillsides, it is fragrant, slow-set and unmistakably of this place.
In short: Skyrian honey is prized thyme honey, made by island beekeepers from the wild thyme and flowers that cover the hills. It is aromatic, thick and richly flavoured, one of the finest edible souvenirs of Skyros. Buy it directly from local producers and the small shops of Chora rather than the port kiosks.
Why Skyrian honey is special
The character of a honey comes from the flowers the bees work, and on Skyros that means wild thyme, along with other hillside herbs and flowers. Thyme honey is one of the most sought-after in Greece: darker and more aromatic than blossom honeys, with a warm, herbal depth and a slow, dense set. The island’s dry, sunny landscape and abundant wild thyme give the local honey its reputation.
Buying it well
As with the island’s other local products, the best honey is bought close to the source. Look for it in the small shops and from the producers in the lanes of Chora, where you can often taste before you choose and hear who made it. A jar travels perfectly and needs no special care, and it turns any winter breakfast back into a Skyros morning.
More than a souvenir
Honey runs through the island’s cooking and celebrations, too: in the honey pies and the loukoumades (honey-drenched dough) served at weddings and christenings, and drizzled over local cheese. Buying a jar is a small way to support the beekeepers who keep the tradition, and the hillsides, alive.
FAQ
What kind of honey does Skyros produce? Chiefly thyme honey, gathered from the wild thyme and flowers of the island’s hills, prized for its aroma and depth.
Where can I buy Skyros honey? From local producers and the small shops in Chora, ideally where you can taste it first, rather than the kiosks at the port.
Does honey travel home well? Yes, it needs no special care and keeps for a long time, making it one of the best edible souvenirs.
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